About this exercise
The single-leg leg press targets the quadriceps one leg at a time, building lower-body strength while correcting strength imbalances between legs.
Single leg legpress
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Single leg legpress.
MediumQuadriceps
How to Perform
- Sit in the leg press machine and place one foot in the center of the platform, the other foot resting aside
- Release the safety catches and lower the platform by bending your knee toward your chest
- Lower until your knee reaches roughly a right angle, keeping your back against the pad
- Press the platform back up by extending your leg without locking the knee
- Slowly return to the bottom position under control
- Complete all repetitions, then switch to the other leg
Muscle Activation
Primary
Quadriceps
About the Single leg legpress
The Single leg legpress is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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